Inhibitors to RIP1 Kinase (IMAGE) Tufts University, Health Sciences Campus Caption Degterev, Yuan and colleagues have discovered that RIP1 kinase is a specific cellular target of necrostatins, unique small molecules previously shown to reduce damage from necrosis. Credit Alexei Degterev Usage Restrictions For media use only. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.